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FM05 VRC

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,816 mi
Last recorded78,816 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VRC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 78,816 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 78,434 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 77,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 74,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2022 63,644 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 58,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 57,309 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 57,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 54,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 52,413 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 52,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 47,068 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 42,657 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 38,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2015 38,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 32,754 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 26,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,665 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 25,665 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,199 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,241 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,956 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 21,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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FM05 VRC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM05 VRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM05 VRC registered?

FM05 VRC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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